The Rough Guide to Cape Town, the Winelands & the Garden Route: Travel Guide with Free eBook (Rough Guides Main Series)

This Cape Town, the Winelands & the Garden Route guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Cape Town, the Winelands & the Garden Route travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC's strict environmental and social standards. This Cape Town, the Winelands & the Garden Route guidebook covers: The City Centre; V&A Waterfront, Robben Island and De Waterkant; Table Mountain and the City Bowl, Southern Suburbs and Cape Flats; Atlantic seaboard; The False Bay seaboard to Cape Point; The Winelands; The Whale Coast and Overberg Interior; The Garden Route; Route 62 and the Little Karoo; Port Elizabeth, Addo and the private reserves. Inside this Cape Town, the Winelands & the Garden Route travel book, you'll find: A wide range of sights – Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks Itinerary examples – created for different time frames or types of trip Practical information – how to get to Cape Town, the Winelands & the Garden Route, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more Author picks and things not to miss in Cape Town, the Winelands & the Garden Route – Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, Ocean Safaris, Township Tours, Zeitz Mocaa, Cape Point, The Bo-Kaap, Winelands, Mother City Queer Project Party, Neighbourhood Markets, Chapman's Peak Drive, Canopy Tours, De Hoop Nature Reserve, Robben Island, Cape Town International Festival, V&A Waterfront Insider recommendations – tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots When to go to Cape Town, the Winelands & the Garden Route – high season, low season, climate information and festivals Where to go – a clear introduction to Cape Town, the Winelands & the Garden Route with key places and a handy overview Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences – regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs Places to eat, drink and stay – hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels Practical info at each site – hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges Colour-coded mapping – with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife Background information for connoisseurs – history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity Essential Afrikaans dictionary and glossary of local terms Fully updated post-COVID-19 The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in Cape Town, the Winelands & the Garden... The Rough Guide to Cape Town, the Winelands and the Garden Route Make the most of your time on Earth with the ultimate travel guides. World-renowned 'tell it like it is' travel guide, now with free eBook. Discover Cape Town, the Winelands and the Garden Route with this comprehensive and entertaining travel guide, packed with practical information and honest recommendations by our independent experts. Whether you plan to hike or get the cable car to the top of Table Mountain for dizzying views across Table Bay and the Atlantic, visit Addo Elephant National Park, the world-famous reserve at the end of the legendary Garden Route and home to over six hundred elephants or indulge in excellent food and some fine and affordable vintages in the picture-perfect Winelands, The Rough Guide to Cape Town, the Winelands and the Garden Route will help you discover the best places to explore, eat, drink, shop and sleep along the way. Features of this travel guide to Cape Town, the Winelands and the Garden - Detailed regional provides practical information for every kind of trip, from off-the-beaten-track adventures to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas - Honest and independent written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our writers will help you make the most from your trip to South Africa - Meticulous practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around the Whale Coast, Route 62 and many more locations without needing to get online - Fabulous full-colour photography : features inspirational colour photography, including the famous whale-filled waters of Plettenberg Bay and the breathtaking wildlife to be found at the Shamwari Reserve - Time-saving carefully planned routes will help inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences - Things not to Rough Guides' rundown of the best sights and top experiences to be found in the centre of Cape Town, along the V&A Waterfront and along the Atlantic Seaboard - Travel tips and packed with essential pre-departure information including getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more - Background comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter provides fascinating insights into South Africa with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary - The ultimate travel download the free eBook to access all this from your phone or tablet - Covers : Cape Town, the Winelands, the Whale Coast and Overberg Interior, the Garden Route, Route 62 and Little Karoo and Port Elizabeth, Addo and the private reserves. 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